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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.73, 3,729.81 and 1,654.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.73, 3,729.81 and 1,654.79 is: 2,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.73 : 3,729.81 = 1,654.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.73/3,729.81 = 1,654.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.73x = 3,729.81 × 1,654.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.73x = 6,172,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,044.02/2,702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.63

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